NRL reinvention: Surprise switch for Bulldogs enforcer
Jack Hetherington lives his rugby league life on the edge and now he could literally be playing there as Canterbury coach Trent Barrett weighs up a move for the hardman.
Jack Hetherington lives his rugby league life on the edge and now he could literally be playing there as Canterbury coach Trent Barrett weighs up a move for the hardman.
Rugby league history is littered with talented teens who couldn’t turn a cameo into a career – does Parramatta’s Will Penisini have what it takes to avoid that trap?
For the Knights to be competitive this year, they will need a huge contribution from the man set to inherit the playmaker role from Mitchell Pearce. Can Jake Clifford deliver?
Twenty five years ago, Channel 9 helped bring an end to a bitter war, but Kerry Packer’s secret deal left a great friend shattered. Steve Mascord reveals another infamous chapter from the Super League war in an excerpt from his book, Two Tribes.
It was 22 years ago that Louis “Twinkle Toes” Takairangi made his three appearances for Parramatta. This weekend, his son Brad will hit his own NRL milestone with the Eels.
Parramatta picked the eyes out of rival clubs and codes before arriving at the retention and recruitment policy that now has some questioning whether they have lost their way.
South Sydney draw up a short-list of candidates as they hurriedly search for a centre given the uncertainty surrounding Greg Inglis. PLUS, the reason for Parramatta’s contract delays.
The Eels have brand new $360 million stadium ready to unveil next week, yet don’t have a coach or a captain to lead them into the future. What’s worse, it looks like they are in no rush to address it.
Tom Trbojevic is out long-term but SuperCoaches are blessed with a host of cheapie options over the next two weeks. SEE EVERY SQUAD HERE
Mitchell Moses is so determined to ignore the ongoing chatter about his future at Parramatta, the Eels playmaker has deliberately withdrawn from all contract discussions.
Parramatta’s procrastination over contract negotiations with coach Brad Arthur and gun players Mitchell Moses and Clint Gutherson is causing increased internal frustration at the club.
The Parramatta Eels need to urgently lock in Clint Gutherson’s signature and Nathan Cleary proves he’s the man for the moment. Don’t miss Matty Johns’ “Big Three”.
Shopped to rival clubs during the off-season, Michael Jennings proved he still has plenty to offer with the fast greying flyer proving the difference as the Eels outmuscled the Sharks on Saturday night.
Parramatta’s latest Fijian powerhouse winger can be a tryscoring sensation — and if he does, he’ll give a silent message of support to those nearest and dearest to him.
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